Barbara Mikulski actually said...

"We are very firm that we must guard vulnerable populations against any potential predators."

"Mr. Secretary, are you confident that, number one, the census is going to happen?"

"I believe that some of the issues around contracting out, lack of resources and so on, were at times very demoralizing to our staffs."

"The census should be conducted in a fair and accurate manner for all political parties and people."